Soul's Core

Editorial Reviews
USA Today
Mullins displays Beck-like range, spiking earthy music with modern sparks. But his greatest gift is gab, as evidenced in spell-binding yarns like "Gulf of Mexico" and "Twin Rocks."

Viva Italia! Festive Italian Classics
Average customer rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars
  • ITALIAN LISTENER
  • Terrific!
  • So-So CD
  • This CD will put you to sleep
  • Mi piace davvero!
Viva Italia! Festive Italian Classics

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ASIN: B000002WXS
Release Date: 1996-07-02

Tracks:

  1. Mattinata - Romano Ledenzio And His Orchestra
  2. Mala Femmena - Frankie Fanelli
  3. Canto D'Amore - Romano Ledenzio And His Orchestra
  4. Guaglione - Carlo Savina And His Orchestra
  5. Lary Mary(Luna Mezza Mare) - Lou Monte
  6. Anema E Core - Perry Como
  7. Funiculi Funicula - Romano Ledenzio And His Orchestra
  8. Soldi, Soldi, Soldi(From 'Boccaccio '70') - Sophia Loren
  9. Santa Lucia - Gino Del Vescovo And His Mandolins
  10. Hey Gumbaree(Bibadee Bobadee Bu) - Lou Monte
  11. Come Back To Sorrento - Romano Ledenzio And His Orchestra
  12. Volare(nel Blu Dipinto Di Blu) - Domenico Modugno
  13. A Man Without Love(Quando M'Innamore) - Sergio Franchi
  14. O Sole Mio - Romano Ledenzio And His Orchestra
  15. Forget Domani(From 'The Yellow Rolls Royce') - Perry Como
  16. Mama - Lou Monte
  17. O Mio Bambino Caro - Romano Ledenzio And His Orchestra
  18. Non Dimenticar(Don't Forget) - Lou Monte
  19. Al Di La(From 'Rome Adventure') - Frankie Fanelli
  20. Arrivederci Roma(Goodbye To Rome) - Romano Ledenzio And His Orchestra

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars ITALIAN LISTENER.......2007-07-16

This was a great cd. it came on time and was as promised in good condition. I would recomend the seller again.

5 out of 5 stars Terrific!.......2007-05-30

I bought this CD because I missed listening to the music my grandfather played. This CD brought back a flood of memories for me. Wonderful compilation of my favorite italian classics.

3 out of 5 stars So-So CD.......2007-04-06

This is more cafe style but still worth listening to.
Great dinner background music.

2 out of 5 stars This CD will put you to sleep.......2007-02-26

We bought this CD for our daughter's wedding. After reviewing it, we could have saved our money. The version of Funiculi sounded like the Salvation Army band and it was totally lifeless. Lou Monte's Hey Gumbaree (it is actually Eh Cumpare in Italian--that should have given it away) was awful, and he consistently butchers the Italian language in all his other songs (annoying, I mean, couldn't he have learned the right pronunciation?).

While Perry Como and others have melodic voices (and very wisely sing in English because they don't know Italian), these are '50s versions of the songs, for the most part. While you have to appreciate them, they are really old and reflect the '50s type of instrumention and style. Would have loved to have heard all these songs done in a fresh and original way. Soldi Soldi was our favorite by far, and that is why we gave the CD two stars.

Could have gone to the library for this one.

Thanks for letting me voice our opinion. We are a big Italian family and just spent hundreds of dollars buying every CD out there for our daughter's wedding and figured we would share our opinion with others.

5 out of 5 stars Mi piace davvero!.......2007-02-20

This is a beautiful CD filled with the authentic sounds of Italy! Each track brings be back a little farther to the streets of Italy...Rome...Trevi Fountain...bellissimo!!!!
Soul's Core
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • fantastic, one of my all time favorites
  • this cd is bad
  • For the past 5+ years, this CD has been in near constant rotation
  • Goin' on 8 Years
  • As Bad As It Gets
Soul's Core
Shawn Mullins
Manufacturer: Sony
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00000AG6W
Release Date: 1998-09-15

Tracks:

  1. Anchored In You
  2. Lullaby
  3. The Gulf Of Mexico
  4. September In Seattle
  5. Twin Rocks, Oregon
  6. And On A Rainy Night
  7. Tannin Bed Song
  8. Soul Child
  9. Ballad Of Billy Jo McKay
  10. Patrick's Song
  11. Sunday Mornin' Comin' Down
  12. You Mean Everything To Me
  13. Shimmer

Amazon.com

Shawn Mullins is a '90s acoustic troubadour whose lyrics, at their worst, read like overly precious journal entries ("The road is my home / And my spirit is wild"), making him seem sometimes like Jewel with a Y-chromosome. (According to his song "Twin Rock, Oregon," Mullins has lived out of his van, too.) But some of the baker's dozen of songs that compose Soul's Core have some bite, especially the restless "Ballad of Billy Jo McKay" and the gritty "Gulf of Mexico." Mullins is at his best when he plays to his strengths, which include an affinity for working-class characters and an eye for detail. Best of all is his sweet Georgia drawl, which pours honey over the aching "Soul Child" and the memorable chorus of his breakthrough hit, "Lullabye." Mullins produced the album, his major-label debut, and even though it's his eighth title (he sold its predecessors out of that storied van), he is an artist whose skills are still on the rise. --Daniel Durchholz

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars fantastic, one of my all time favorites.......2007-07-08

Again, just like La Fave's Road Novel, I sing into my thumb on this one. very soulful and personal. The sound is so clean and his voice so strong and pure. I love this CD. Not sure if his others hold up...Eggshells has a funky first track that I can't get past but this one is just great. I think it's the romantic in me!

1 out of 5 stars this cd is bad.......2006-06-04

This is one of the worst cds I have ever had the misfortune of buying. I wonder how this guy ever got a recording contract. You can purchase a used copy of this cd on amazon for 1 cent, that should tell you something about its quaility.

5 out of 5 stars For the past 5+ years, this CD has been in near constant rotation.......2006-01-23

As far as I'm concerned, singer-songwriters rule, and Shawn Mullins is now one of my very favorites. I love his own stuff, as well as his great Kris Kristofferson covers. I've liked much of each of his earlier CDs (purchased after I heard all of Soul's Core) but Soul's Core has so far remained my favorite overall CD. I'm excited to buy his new CD "9th Ward Pickin' Parlor," after hearing some previews on his website Shawnmullins.com.

5 out of 5 stars Goin' on 8 Years.......2005-12-01

I kited this CD from my oldest brother while I was still in high school, traveled with it cross-country after graduation, dreamt about it while it was in storage during Basic Training, and savoured it once I got my paws on it again during AIT. After that, it found a permanent home in my car CD case, while another copy lives right next to my stereo in the house. It's a CD that has survived the test of time. From a brilliant cover of Kris Kristofferson's "Sunday Mornin' Comin' Down", to everyone's standards of "Lullabye" and "Shimmer" (brilliant in it's own way), to my personal favourite, "Tannin Bed Song", this CD speaks of a life well lived thus far, and while slightly road weary, still has many miles, a few fixed tires and oil changes left.

1 out of 5 stars As Bad As It Gets.......2005-06-29

My god, do people really listen to this? that song Rockabye or Lullaby is the worst song I have ever had the misfortune to hear. Thus far I've been able to avoid hearing the track in its entirety, but not so lucky tonight. I mean, is the guy rapping? talking? why is he talking for the whole track? why does he sound like he's wasted? The dude sounds like he's doing a parody of himself. seriously! The track is so awful that it made me dizzy! Till now, Bye Bye American Pie was the absolute bottom of the heap, no questions asked, unequivical, without doubt most awful piece of music that i have ever experienced. Lullabye is ten times worse.
Handel: The Masterworks (Box Set)
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    Handel: The Masterworks (Box Set)

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    ASIN: B00062FLI8
    Release Date: 2004-11-30
    Viva Italia
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      Viva Italia

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      1. Viva Italia! Festive Italian Classics

      ASIN: B00009N1ZZ
      Release Date: 2003-06-10

      Tracks:

      1. O Sole Mio
      2. Santa Lucia
      3. Vieni Sul Mar
      4. La Danza - Jose Carreras
      5. Arrivederci, Roma - Mantovani & His Orchestra
      6. Brindisi - Libiamo Ne' Lieti Calici - Joan Sutherland
      7. La Donna E Mobile
      8. Mattinata - Jose Carreras
      9. Funiculi Funicula
      10. Non Dimenticar - Giuseppe De Stefano
      11. Volare
      12. Non Ti Scordar Di Me - Placido Domingo
      13. Maria Mari
      14. M'Appari
      15. Anema E Core - Jose Carreras
      16. L'Ultima Canzone - Jose Carreras
      17. Mamma
      18. Core 'Ngrato
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      Giuseppe Di Stefano Sings Neopolitan & Other Songs
      Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
      • GIUSEPPE DI STEFANO--VOL. 1 & 2 NEAPOLITAN SONGS
      • The finest available!
      • Pippo's Biggest Fan
      Giuseppe Di Stefano Sings Neopolitan & Other Songs

      Manufacturer: Testament UK
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      ASIN: B000003XK1
      Release Date: 1997-04-10

      Tracks:

      1. Funicula, Funiculi
      2. Luna nova
      3. Mamma mia, che vo' sage?
      4. Torna!
      5. Carmela
      6. Guapparia
      7. Mandulinata a Napule
      8. I' m'arricordo 'e Napule
      9. Pecche?
      10. Anema 'e core
      11. Me so' 'mbiracato 'e sole
      12. Vurria
      13. Lolita
      14. Ideale
      15. L'Ultima canzone
      16. Aprile
      17. Luna d'estate
      18. La Serenata
      19. Mattinata
      20. Non t'amo pui
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      22. Chanson de l'adieu
      23. 'A Vucchella
      24. Musica Proibita

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      5 out of 5 stars GIUSEPPE DI STEFANO--VOL. 1 & 2 NEAPOLITAN SONGS.......2005-07-29

      WONDERFUL MUSIC--MAKES ME THINK OF WALKING THE STREETS OF NAPLES AND LISTENING TO MY FATHER SING TO ME. ONE CAN CLOSE THEIR YES AND THINK OF SITTING IN A RESTAURANT OR SIDEWALK CAFE AND BEING SURROUNDED BY BEAUTIFUL ITALIAN PEOPLE.
      LOVELY SONGS SUNG BEAUTIFULLY

      5 out of 5 stars The finest available!.......2002-08-29

      For connoisseurs of Neapolian songs, these discs from Testament are golden, and no one sings these songs better than di Stefano. He has the charm and style in his delivery as few others have.
      After hearing him in these songs, others may sound like mere pretenders. I can't recommend this disc highly enough if you like great singing and canzoni Napoli.

      5 out of 5 stars Pippo's Biggest Fan.......2000-08-26

      Now this is what I would call one beautiful CD.It shows that Pippo was the greatest tenor in the world during his reign.His voice is extremely beautiful and the warmth and emotionalism are incredible.I listen to his " Non T'amo Piu " endlessly.You just can't find singing like Pippo at his best even going back to Gigli.This CD is a must have for anyone even remotely interested in classical tenor voices.They don't meke them like Pippo anymore and fortunately his voice and style of singing will live forever with his many recordings.Do yourselves a big favor and buy this one.

      Pippo's Biggest Fan
      Amigos Para Siempre: Friends for ...
      Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
      • Candlelight, wine - and Josep.....
      Amigos Para Siempre: Friends for ...

      Manufacturer: Atlantic / Wea
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      ASIN: B000002IU0
      Release Date: 1992-08-04

      Tracks:

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      2. The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face
      3. La verdad de tu amor
      4. Anema e core
      5. What Are You Doing The Rest Of Your Life
      6. Et maintenant
      7. Insensatez
      8. Send In The Clowns
      9. Besame mucho
      10. Somewhere
      11. Les feuilles mortes
      12. El dia que me quieras
      13. The Summer Knows
      14. Cara mia
      15. Share The Dream
      16. Amigos para siempre (Friends For Life)

      Customer Reviews:

      5 out of 5 stars Candlelight, wine - and Josep............2005-08-08

      The recipe for a perfect romantic evening is candlelight, a bottle of wine and of course - Josep. This is the most romantic collection of songs in a very long time. And José Carreras's sensual voice is perfect for this kind of repertoire. One of the really good things about him is that he's capable of singing these songs without crooning. And like always he makes it sound like the words are born within him. In the song "the first time ever I saw your face" he sings about that wonderful feeling we get when we experience things in love for the first time. Listening to him singing "the first time ever I kissed your mouth".... makes your heart skip a beat and your knees go all wobbly.... And when he gets to the part with "the first time ever I lay with you" you're drooling.... In the song "what are you doing the rest of your life?" he's singing "I'll awake what's asleep in your eyes. It may take a kiss or two..." And I'm out of breath again.....

      Other favourite songs on this album are "besame mucho", "somewhere" and "the summer knows". The only song I feel doesn't do it for me is "amigos para siempre", the duet with Sarah Brightman. She's not a good match for him. I think she sounds much too "girlish". Still, it's just a minor "hickup" in this recording.

      But really, you should listen to the album and judge for yourself. How he does it I do not know, but he sings with such intensity and honesty that you almost start believing in true love again. And in the end - isn't that the purpose of lovesongs???
      Lovely Way to Spend an Evening, Vol. 1
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        Lovely Way to Spend an Evening, Vol. 1

        Manufacturer: Madacy
        ProductGroup: Music
        Binding: Audio CD

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        ASIN: B0002LHZQ4
        Release Date: 1994-01-01

        Tracks:

        1. Lovely Way To Spend An Evening
        2. Jealousy
        3. Amapola
        4. Come Prima
        5. San Francisco
        6. Limelight
        7. La Vie En Rose
        8. Over The Rainbow
        9. Smoke Gets In Your Eyes
        10. Andalucia
        11. Sunrise, Sunset
        12. Anema E Core
        13. Malaguena
        14. Stardust

        Product Description

        1. Lovely way to Spend an Evening 2. Jealousy 3. Amapola 4. Come Prima 5. San Francisco 6. Limelight 7. La Vie en Rose 8. Over the Rainbow 9. Smoke Gets in Your Eyes 10. Andalucia 11. Sunrise, Sunset; 12. Anema e Core 13. Malaguena 14. Stardust
        Check It Out/Hard Core Poetry
        Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
        • Vintage Tavares
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        Tavares
        Manufacturer: Vivid Sound
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        ASIN: B00004WH0N
        Release Date: 1999-02-09

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        3. That's The Sound That Lonely Makes
        4. Check It Out
        5. Wish You Were Here With Me Mary
        6. I'll Never Say Never Again
        7. Little Girl
        8. Let's Make The Best Of What We Got
        9. I'm In Love
        10. Mama's Little Girl
        11. Someone To Go Home To
        12. She's Gone
        13. My Ship
        14. Leave It Up To The Lady
        15. To Love You
        16. Too Late
        17. Remember What I Told You To Forget
        18. What You Don't Know
        19. Hard Core Poetry

        Customer Reviews:

        5 out of 5 stars Vintage Tavares.......2003-12-12

        These songs are from Tavares'first and second albums and highlight their excellent harmonising and vocal ability.None of the later disco oriented stuff which diluted their sound is here.This is all pure R&B/SOUL.'Strangers in dark corners' and 'check it out' are moving soulful ballads and 'Thats the sound that lonely makes' is midtempo heaven.'Hardcore Poetry' is excellent and showcases the vocal range and quality of these singers.This collection is a must.The follow up album 'IN THE CITY' needs to to be released on cd as it is even better stuff.
        Rottin ta da Core
        Average customer rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars
        • Ok
        • Nothing new
        Rottin ta da Core
        Rottin Razkals
        Manufacturer: Motown
        ProductGroup: Music
        Binding: Audio CD

        GeneralGeneral | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music
        GeneralGeneral | Soul | R&B | Styles | Music
        GeneralGeneral | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music
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        ASIN: B000001A84
        Release Date: 1995-03-21

        Tracks:

        1. Intro
        2. Batter Up
        3. Oh Yeah
        4. Frustration
        5. A-Yo
        6. Hey Alright
        7. Lik' a Shot
        8. One Time for Ya Mind
        9. Get up, Stand Up
        10. Life of Bastard Featuring Treach
        11. Homiez Niggas
        12. Come on Y'all

        Customer Reviews:

        4 out of 5 stars Ok.......2005-11-28

        I just got this CD 2 years ago and it is pretty good the reason why I got this cd because of the then club banger Oh Yeah, good song the album is pretty good a lot of samples in this one.

        3 out of 5 stars Nothing new.......2004-02-19

        Nothing new or mindblowing, sound too much like Naughty by Nature. ABSOLUTELY NO STREET CRED!!!

        Songs that stand out are "Frustration", "Hey Alright" (uses an awsome sample) & "Oh Yeah".

        Good for parties only!!!
        Bon Voyage/Carefree
        Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
        • "early 1960's is was all Percy Faith on the e-z charts"
        • Percy Faith-Bon Voyage/Carefree
        Bon Voyage/Carefree

        Manufacturer: Collectables
        ProductGroup: Music
        Binding: Audio CD

        GeneralGeneral | Classical | Styles | Music
        GeneralGeneral | Easy Listening | Pop | Styles | Music
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        ASIN: B0000996G9
        Release Date: 2003-09-16

        Tracks:

        1. Guaglione
        2. Morgen
        3. Eau Vive
        4. Piccolissima Serenata
        5. Anema E Core
        6. Souvenir
        7. Ciao, Ciao, Bambina
        8. Mon Oncle
        9. Petite Fleur
        10. Vie en Rose
        11. Under Paris Skies
        12. Arrivederci, Roma
        13. Goin' Home Train
        14. Quia Quia
        15. Pizzicato Polka
        16. Go-Go-Po-Go
        17. Brazilian Sleigh Bells
        18. Carefree
        19. Lisa
        20. No One But You
        21. Caress
        22. Blue Is the Night
        23. Bouquet

        Album Description

        A magazine long ago called "Bon Voyage" a collection of "Paris and Rome favorites." So it is, and the collection is subtitled "Continental Souvenirs." "Carefree" tells us more about Percy Faith's personality than his travelogues - with all selections written AND arranged by Faith. "Go-Go-Po-Go," a strongly rhythmic AND melodic Faith original that was the "B" side of the single of "Summer Place;" now it's in this collection with several other great Faith originals, including "Lisa," taken from a radio play Faith scored years ago. (Bill Halvorsen)

        Album Description

        Pianist Percy Faith, a pioneer of the Easy Listening genre, had a successful and lengthy career as the in-house conductor and arranger for Columbia Records. Faith was renowned for his musical interpretations of Broadway and motion picture music. 2 on 1 reissue from Collectables, originally released in 1960 & 1961, features 23 tracks clocking in at 68 minutes. 2003.

        Customer Reviews:

        5 out of 5 stars "early 1960's is was all Percy Faith on the e-z charts".......2004-02-10

        Percy Faith is the master of arranging selections by other composers ~ take for instance this original two LP's on one CD "Bon Voyage" (CS 8214 in 1960) and "Carefree" (CS 8360 in 1961-all songs composed by Percy Faith) ~ his tasteful treatments always highlights the quality of the composition, ultimately making them a hit all over again. Faith's formula was always to keep the arrangements fresh and new with his distinctive signature style ~ with the wave of his baton, the Percy Faith award winning orchestra is ready to strut their stuff.

        Percy Faith was a staple of outstanding music during the '50s, '60s and '70s ~ his sound is unmistakable, which compiles of lush string orchestral performances ~ a treat for the ears ~ "MORGEN", "ANEMA E CORE", "MON ONCLE", "LA VIE EN ROSE", "UNDER PARIS SKIES" and "ARRIVDERCI, ROMA" Maestro Faith meets the challenge with flying colors ~ listen for Faith's originality and warmth with every cue.

        Second half of the album consists of eleven Percy Faith compositions ~ "BLUE IS THE NIGHT", "BOUQUET", "BRAZILIAN SLEIGH BELLS", "CAREFREE", "CARESS", "GO-GO-PO-GO", "GOIN' HOME TRAIN", "LISA", "NO ONE BUT YOU", "PIZZICATO POLKA" and "QUIA QUIA" ~ get ready to be entranced by an audio bouquet of sound ~ Faith's scoring is wonderful and miraculous with full bodied dynamics, sends his fans into a musical frenzy ~ Percy has such a zestful enthusiasm, sharing with the listener, not only what they're looking for, but then some! Just great to have so many Faith's songs under one roof. Go ahead, dive in and enjoy every morsel...gotta love it!

        Total Time 68:02 on 23 Tracks ~ Collectables 7563 ~ (9/16/2003)

        4 out of 5 stars Percy Faith-Bon Voyage/Carefree.......2003-09-18

        Here is two more great albums by Mastro Faith.Bon Voyage is mostley a lush album with what sounds like 2 latin songs.Carefree is a mix of brass and lush strings with one Christmas song from Brazil.Here is the song list and other info.

        Bon Voyage-1960 All Orchestra (Original Liner Notes)
        Also called Continental Souviners
        1)Guaglione-Latin
        2)Morgen-Lush
        3)Leau Vive-Lush
        4)Piccolissima Serenato-Latin
        5)Anema E Core-Lush Mantovani has a beautiful version of this song as well.

        6)Souvenir-Lush
        7)Ciao,Ciao,Bambino-Lush
        8)Mon Oncle-Lush
        9)Petite Fleur-Light Strings
        10)La Vie En Rose-Lush Note:This is the instrumental song they played on the movie Airplane!Also this got a lot of play on beautiful music stations.
        11)Under Paris Skys-Lush
        12)Arrivederci Roma-Lush This song got a lot of airplay on beautiful music stations in the 70's and 80's.

        Carefree-1961 No Liner Notes Included With This Album.All Orchestra.All Songs Written By Percy Faith
        13)Goin Home Train-Brassy
        14)Quia Quia-Brassy
        15)Pizzicato Polka-Polka
        16)Go Go Po Go-Light Strings
        17)Brazilian Sleigh Bells-Light Strings/Christmas
        18)Carefree-Light Strings
        19)Lisa-Lush
        20)No One But You-Lush
        21)Caress-Lush
        22)Blue Is The Night-Brass Mixed With Strings
        23)Bouquet-Lush Note:This Song Is Also On Faith's Bouquet Cd Also From Collectibles.

        This album is highley recommended by me.Also pick up the following albums by Faith.
        Clair/New Thing
        Lil Abner/Broadway Bouquet
        The Columbia Album Of Victor Herbert
        It's So Peaceful In The Country Paired With Mitch Miller's European Holiday Coming October 21st.
        House Of Flowers/Adventures In The Sun Coming November 4th.

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        2. Still Life
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        4. The Convolving Universe
        5. The Crossing
        6. The Intercepted Transmissions
        7. The Mind Clouders
        8. They Stood up for Love [CD-single] [Import]
        9. This Is the Modern World [Explicit Lyrics] [Import]
        10. To the 5 Boroughs [Import]

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        Haydn: String Quartets, Op. 1, Nos. 1-4

        Fillmore Street

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